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House of the Fence - Center of Contemporary Art

Category: Civil Architecture > Museum

District: Setúbal > Almada > Almada > Almada Velha

Historical Location

Casa da Cerca, a 17th-century palace located in Almada, offers panoramic views of Lisbon and the Tagus River.

Transformation into a Contemporary Art Center

Acquired by the City Council in 1988 and opened to the public in 1993 after restoration.

Focus on Contemporary Art

Individual and collective exhibitions, conferences, and courses stand out, with a special emphasis on drawing.

Educational Resources

Documentation Center specializing in drawing and contemporary Portuguese artists, in addition to educational activities for young people and children.

Additional Attractions

The Chão das Artes Botanical Garden, inaugurated in 2001, offers a combined experience of science and art.

Intriguing History

Property with roots in the Barata-Feyo and Teotónio Pereira families, still under historical investigation.

Sources: https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casa_da_Cerca

License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt

Coordinates DD: 38.68387011259213,-9.159147088069732
Coordinates DMS: 38°41'1.9"N 09°09'32.9"W

Weather Almada  Weather Almada

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